A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 892574 Details
Epoch: 41 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 892630 epoch_slot_no: 7030 block_no: 892531 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2018-04-18 12:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xade9b8fdec270a19ac8672444fda95a90772f5ac6aee6e8d058de5c798a5fc6cBlock Operator
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